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Composition of the Essential Oil of Thymus canoviridis Jalas

Publication Type:Journal Article
Year of Publication:1998
Authors:K. H. C. Baser, Kirimer, N., Tümen, G., Duman, H.
Journal:Journal of Essential Oil Research
Volume:10
Issue:2
Pagination:199 - 200
Date Published:1998///
Keywords:Carvacrol, Essential oil composition, Geraniol, Labiatae, Thymol, Thymus canoviridis
Abstract:

Water-distilled essential oil from the herbal parts of Thymus canoviridis, an endemic species in Turkey, was analyzed by GC/MS. Sixty-four components were characterized representing 99.17% of the total components detected. Carvacrol (29.51%), geraniol (13.25%) and thymol (9.49%) were the major constituents of the oil obtained in 0.61% yield.

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